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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.93, 6,586.53 and 2,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.93, 6,586.53 and 2,280.24 is: 3,421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.93 : 6,586.53 = 2,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.93/6,586.53 = 2,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.93x = 6,586.53 × 2,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.93x = 15,018,869.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,018,869.17/4,389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.21

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